Five years on, Afghanistan's Taliban build foreign ties despite rights concerns

Five years on from their takeover of Afghanistan, the Taliban have expanded their diplomatic and economic ties with countries worldwide. But formal international recognition has eluded them. Per France 24, the roadblock is widespread refusal to acknowledge the Taliban government, driven by human rights abuses.

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